Learn how fabric softener actually works, and when you should—and shouldn't—use it. Getty Images / Vladdeep Fabric softener, also called fabric conditioner, is a laundry product containing lubricating ...

We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But cleaning your washing ...

A hand pours a small capful of laundry additive in the washing machine compartment - Capelle.r/Getty Images Your washing machine likely features several compartments or drawers, each meant for a ...

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White vinegar, epsom salt, and baking soda can all be used to help soften your clothes in the washing machine. Wool dryer balls, air drying, and aluminum foil balls can be used in the dryer with the ...

Fabric softener coats fabric fibers with compounds that leave them feeling silkier to the touch and reduces static cling. Overuse of fabric softener makes fabrics less absorbent and breathable, while ...